Tag: romeo and juliet

5 of the most romantic pas de deux in classical ballet

5 of the Most Romantic Pas de Deux in Classical Ballet

Classical ballets may vary in style, setting and plot, but one theme unites the most famous ballets: love. These five lovely pas de deux—French for “step of two”—are the ballet equivalent of a lacy paper valentine or heart-shaped box of chocolates: sweet, romantic, and perfect to enjoy around Valentine’s Day. The Balcony Pas de Deux […]

Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet's Romeo and Juliet

Raise your hand if you’re a dance nerd! Cool, me too. The Royal Ballet is hyping Romeo and Juliet like crazy right now, since the company is launching the 50th anniversary of Kenneth MacMillan’s timeless production. All this promotion is especially great for those of us outside of the UK because it means tons of […]

A Star-Crossed, Cross-Atlantic Lover

Lamb as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (photo by Johan Persson, courtesy Royal Opera House) It’s hard to believe that Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic Romeo and Juliet turns 50 this year: It hasn’t aged a day! In fact, the production is still danced by many ballet companies around the world. To celebrate the work’s golden anniversary, […]

Julie Kent's Words of Wisdom

Julie Kent has danced with American Ballet Theatre for 30 years. That’s an impressive career in any context, but it’s especially impressive in the world of ballet, where dancers are subject to the whims of their fabulous but frequently fickle bodies. And Kent isn’t just any ballerina. For a whole generation of dancers and dance […]

[Ballet] Love Is in the Air

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Are you wearing pink? Are you eating chocolate? Are you surrounded by flowers? And teddy bears? And heart-shaped cards? (Am I on a sugar high? Maybe! When it comes to VDay sweets, the DS staff DOES NOT MESS AROUND.) In honor of the year’s most romantic holiday, I thought I’d round […]

Kiss and Tell

Galen Hooks and Ne-Yo at the 2010 American Music Awards (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) When Galen Hooks danced with Ne-Yo at the 2010 American Music Awards, they paused mid-routine—and kissed. “It was the first time I had to kiss somebody onstage,” Hooks says. “Not only was it televised, but I was really shy about it!” Plus […]